Ohio State, Oregon Lead Preseason AP Top 25 Poll
Ohio State and Oregon are ranked 1-2 in the AP Top 25 preseason college football poll, with Penn State at 18th. The Big Ten Conference has eight ranked teams, while the SEC leads with nine. Key matchups include Ohio State…
Philadelphia, PA, August 17, 2026 —
The Associated Press has released its preseason Top 25 college football poll, placing Ohio State at the No. 1 spot and Oregon at No. 2. The rankings signal strong expectations for both programs heading into the new season.
Penn State also features in the poll, opening the season ranked 18th. The Big Ten Conference demonstrates significant depth in the rankings, with a total of eight teams earning a spot in the AP Top 25. However, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) leads all conferences with nine ranked teams.
The early weeks of the college football season are set to feature several highly anticipated matchups involving ranked teams. Notable games include Ohio State’s road contest against Texas and Oklahoma’s matchup with Michigan, both scheduled for early September. These early-season clashes are expected to have a significant impact on the national landscape.
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